Outlook E-mail
Outlook is our district e-mail application. Teachers can access it from an icon when logged into their personal computer/laptop. From outside the district or on other district computers outlook can be accessed from the web (http://owa.lexington1.net).

Mail, notes, calendar, contacts, tasks, appointments

PowerTeacher
PowerTeacher is the application used for attendance and grading. It is a component of PowerSchool which is the district’s student information database.

·the college(s) you attended (name of college(s), city and state) ·the college degree(s) you acquired (include undergraduate and graduate) ·the area(s) of South Carolina teacher certification you currently hold

Subfinder
Subfinder is the district’s application to submit staff absences.

Your login should be your Windows login and password. Please see your administrator for access if appropriate.

Riverdeep
District supported web-based application for Language Arts & Math. This is a great resource for whole-class and individual instruction. Students can complete assignments and activities from home or school.

Discovery Education Streaming/ETV Streamline SC (formerly known as unitedstreaming)
Discovery Streaming is an online collection of videos, images, clipart, sound effects, speeches, lesson plans, quizzes, writing prompts and more. These are available for teachers in our district to use for free. Remember to document where you found these resources (MLA already provided by Discovery Streaming).

DISCUS (Digital Information for South Caroline Users)
DISCUS is an online collection of over 20 databases that are free to South Carolina users. These are high quality content and reference sources for students and teachers. (Britannica, Biography Resource Center, SIRS Discoverer, newspapers, health and wellness, literature, history and science resources, etc…)

TeacherResource Center
The Teacher Resource Center is a searchable collection of curriculum resources for Lexington One teachers created by Lexington One teachers. It includes interactive whiteboard files, lesson plans, assessments, presentations, documents, etc…

Teacher Toolbox
Teacher Toolbox is an online resource for 3rd grade and above based on South Carolina standards that contains resources (including PASS-like questions) for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

To create a new account the password is brailsford. It will then prompt you to create your own account.

Math Packs
Math Resource for use on interactive whiteboard. Available as part of LCSD1 Apps.

Classroom Tools/Software Listed below are examples of other software and classrooms that may be available at your school for use in your classroom to inspire student learning. SMART Notebook Software
SMART Notebook software is available for use with your SMARTBoard or Airliner Slate. It allows you to create interactive files to drive your lesson. ·Free lessons available: http://education.smarttech.com/

SMART Response/Senteo, CPS, Quizdom
These are response pad systems that can be used to monitor learning, provide feedback, and can be used as an assessment tool. Please see your TIS for more information about which systems are available at your school, software and training.

Document Camera/ Projector
See your TIS for training if needed.

Webcams, Flipvideo cameras, digital cameras, etc…
See your TIS/media specialist to find out what is available at your school.

Writers
Writers are keyboard sets that are used to teach keyboarding and for publishing in grades 2-4. Some sets may be available at the secondary level.

iPods/iTouch
iPods can be used for a variety of purposes in the classroom. Podcasts can be downloaded, listened to, and recorded. Videos and applications can be loaded. Flash cards can also be created/used.

Podcasts/Podcasting
A podcast is an audio file shared via the web! Teachers and students can create their own podcasts to share information or educational podcasts can be downloaded from the web for listening and learning.

Audacity
Audacity is sound editing software. It can be used to convert file types, create podcasts, record sounds, etc…

All new staff must have completed Level II by the end of their second full year of employment. (June 2011)

Technology Competency (Level II/III)

This is tied to your teacher certificate year. All certified staff members are required to renew their technology competency every 5 year cycle. This can be completed by completing a district-approved technology course along with an observation or a technology portfolio. You can renew at Level II every 5 years or go to Level III. Level III involves professional development training or presenting technology at conferences.